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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — More COVID-19 shots in the arms but the question is now when can you get yours? The Shelby County Health Department is continuing to roll out its vaccine plan. But it also comes as some of the places where you get the vaccinations are closing. In the midst of the COVID vaccine […]

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — A Collierville police officer recently documented his experience at a drive-through vaccination site. He took video of it on his phone. “After completing a short form about the Moderna Vaccine, I finally made it to the tent where a health care worker administered my vaccine,” the officer said in the video. “Quick, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department wants to get the word out about who is eligible for the vaccine right now after some people who aren’t eligible showed up for a shot. Health leaders said it’s critical our health care workers and first responders, who are part of the 1a1 group, receive it […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The biggest New Year’s Eve celebration in Memphis was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Any other year, Beale Street would be packed with people preparing for the annual guitar drop, the street filled with life and energy. But this year, there’s a cloud hanging over Beale. “I think it’s just where everybody […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Health officials are asking the public to be patient as the COVID vaccine is given to first responders like police and firefighters. Dr. Jeff Warren said Tuesday, at vaccination events for those first responders, a group of people saw what was going on, got in line and demanded vaccines, even calling family […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Now that the Christmas holiday is behind us, Shelby County health leaders say a more dangerous time is just a few days away — New Year’s Eve gatherings could increase the spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 has wrecked plans for the New Year’s Eve street party on historic Beale Street. The clubs and […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis City Council approved a resolution supporting the Shelby County Health Department’s latest health directive Tuesday. Dr. Jeff Warren proposed the resolution. “We need to back the Health Department. They’ve been receiving death threats and all sorts of things for trying to keep our community safe,” he said. The proposal also drew […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis reports 25% of solid waste crews have COVID-19 or are in quarantine. “It’s a tough job,” says Dr. Jeff Waren with the COVID-19 taskforce. “They’re exposed to all sorts of things. There’s environmental exposure to COVID they probably have to deal with.” Warren says data from the COVID-19 […]

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For almost nine months, Doctors Manoj Jain, Jeff Warren and Stephen ThrelkelD have been three of the health specialists sounding the alarm on how to protect Memphis families from the spread of COVID-19. “Thanksgiving is going to be super spreader event of unclear proportions,” Jain said. We wanted to know what are […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In efforts to make the city of Memphis safer, elected leaders, community activists and law enforcement are all working on ways to tackle violent crime. Jeff Warren, a city council member, presented a resolution that would create a citywide anti-violence task force. He said the goal is to come up with a […]